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WP58 OAA

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,178 mi
Last recorded180,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 OAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 180,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 170,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2023 162,718 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front body wing slightly damaged

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2023 162,718 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body wing slightly damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 143,924 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing damage

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 134,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 124,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,720 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 118,703 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 105,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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WP58 OAA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP58 OAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP58 OAA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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